LAGOON 46
Here is the latest boat from Lagoon, a 46-foot catamaran which is going to have the difficult task of replacing the 450, the most-sold cruising catamaran, with 746 Fly versions plus around a hundred S versions in the water. After the 39 and the 52, then the 42, 40 and 50, the Lagoon 46 again uses the aft-positioned rig, which has shown its advantages and its potential. You will be able to discover the full test we carried out on the no1 prototype of the Lagoon 46 in this edition of Multihulls World. A boat which appeals through its volumes and accommodation, but one which also offers performance under sail and versatility which will appeal to family crews, cruising on the oceans…
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Lagoon
Length: 13.99 m
Beam: 7.96 m
Unladen weight: 16.6 t
Draft: 1.30 m
Mainsail area: 87 m²
Self-tacking jib area: 50.5 m²
Code 0 area: 110 m²
Number of cabins: 3 or 4 doubles
Water: 2 x 300 l
Diesel: 2 x 520 l
Engines: 2 x 45 / 2 x 57 hp
Price: Euros 433,000 ex-tax
NEW 45 FP
As is now usual, the new Fountaine Pajot catamaran is for the moment known under its code name ‘New 45’. It replaces the Helia 44 in the range, and the New 45 picks up the features of the latest boats from the builder (Lucia and Astrea). Aboard, we find an impressive volume, bathed in light and particularly pleasant to live in. The new steering position is both convivial – it is close to the cockpit, as well as the area called the Lounge deck, which is found on top of the coachroof – and practical, with all the control lines within reach. The forward cockpit is also a nice comfortable area, which should be popular in the anchorage. Finally, we find the genuine (optional) ‘beach’ offered by the hydraulic rear platform.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Fountaine Pajot
Length: 13.45 m
Beam: 7.55 m
Unladen weight: 13.6 t
Draft: 1.20 m
Mainsail area: 74 m²
Genoa area: 45 m²
Number of cabins: 3 or 4 doubles
Water: 700 l
Diesel: 2,470 l
Engines: 2 x 40 / 2 x 50 hp
Price: Euros 419,000 ex-tax
ITA 14.99
Discovered at the last Cannes Yachting Festival, the Ita 14.99 is a very beautiful ocean cruising catamaran, designed to be sailed by a couple or a shorthanded crew, while offering nice interior services and performance worthy of a powerful boat. Deep daggerboards, a generous sail area, high-tech construction in carbon-epoxy – the catamaran has enough to cover the miles at good average speeds. The no1 is in the water, and the nos 2 and 3 are under construction. Note the builder's choice to offer the boat as standard with hybrid electric propulsion (Oceanvolt). Test soon in Multihulls World…
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Ita Catamarans Srl
Length: 14.99 m
Beam: 7.80 m
Unladen weight: 10.5 t
Draft: 1.15 / 2.35 m
Mainsail area: 91 m²
Self-tacking jib area: 49 m²
Gennaker area: 140 m²
Water: 2 x 330 l
Diesel: 215 l
Engines: 2 x 15 kW
Price: Euros 890,000 ex-tax
DUFOUR 48
Dufour marks its return to the catamaran world with a brand-new 48-foot boat designed by Umberto Felci. It picks up the company’s main features with the hull lines with a reveal, the shape of the portlights and a clear deck plan, to enjoy the boat to the full. The mast is positioned well aft, which allows a 72m² mainsail and a 48m² self-tacking jib to be offered, which will greatly simplify maneuvers. The Dufour 48 offers a large flybridge, two sunbathing areas forward and a functional cockpit, the perfect extension to the saloon. The prototype of the Dufour 48 was presented at the Cannes Yachting Festival.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Dufour Catamarans
Length: 14.70 m
Beam: 8 m
Unladen weight: 14.95 t
Draft: 1.30 m
Mainsail area: 72 m²
Self-tacking jib area: 48 m²
Gennaker area: 110 m²
Number of cabins: from 3 cabins - 4 bathrooms + skipper, to 5 cabins, 5 bathrooms + skipper
Water: 700 l
Diesel: 900 l
Engines: 2 x 50 / 2 x 60 hp
Price: Euros 481,000 ex-tax
ASTREA 42
The new catamaran from Fountaine Pajot is undeniably a successful boat (see our full test in Multihulls World 161). It’s a nice comfortable and (technically) accessible long-term cruising boat. The relationship between the ease of handling, the maneuverability in crowded marinas and the (interior-exterior) services is remarkable. Quite furtive, so it can slip into little Greek ports; agile and seaworthy enough to roll out long, wild blue wakes or more peaceful raids, Astrea is a multihull full of qualities. A particular mention for its accommodation, which is really exceptional!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Fountaine Pajot Catamarans
Length: 12.58 m
Beam: 7.20 m
Unladen weight: 11.58 t
Draft: 1.25 m
Mainsail area: 66 m²
Genoa area: 40 m²
Number of cabins: 3 or 4 double cabins
Water: 2 x 350 l
Diesel: 470 l
Engines: 2 x 30 hp
Price: Euros 351,210 ex-tax
EXCESS CATAMARANS
Officially announced at the last Cannes Boat Show, Excess Catamarans is a new brand, designed and built by the Beneteau Group – already owners of Lagoon.
The idea is to offer a full complementary range to Lagoon (current world no1) with a positioning clearly more oriented towards performance under sail. Designed by VPLP, the new arrival will be equipped with two steering wheels, situated at the back of the hulls. A boat for having fun under sail, while remaining pleasant to live aboard, both at anchor and on long passages. To date, the builder is only giving information in dribs and drabs…
Discover it at the 2019 autumn boat shows.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Excess Catamarans
Length: N/A
Beam: N/A
Price: N/A
More information at the Düsseldorf Boat Show
NEEL 47
Neel is going to be presenting a brand-new trimaran designed by Marc Lombard, the Neel 47, in April, at the International Multihull Show. Once again on the 47, we find the famous ‘cockloon’, the generous area which opens completely to offer a large open space between the saloon and the cockpit, or separate, protected areas. The owner’s cabin is situated on the same level, on the platform; it offers an incredible view over the anchorage. With a clever set of sliding bulkheads, it opens easily onto the saloon… Magic, with a 270° view over the surroundings!
Finally, the floats are also fitted out, and offer totally independent suites.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Neel Trimarans
Length: 14.20 m
Beam: 8.3 m
Unladen weight: 10.6 t
Draft: 1.60 m
Mainsail area: 70 m²
Genoa area: 50 m²
Staysail area: 20 m²
Water: 600 l
Diesel: 300 l
Engine: 60 hp
Price: Euros 429,000 ex-tax
DRAGONFLY 40
You will have to wait until May 2019 to discover the brand-new boat designed by Jens Quorning, the Dragonfly 40. This folding trimaran – an obligation for the Danish builder - is going to become the flagship of the Dragonfly fleet. The program targeted by its architect-builder is ocean cruising. With this aim in mind, the builder has put the accent on ease of handling, even as a shorthanded crew, as is often the case when blue-water cruising. We particularly appreciate the two steering wheels, which give the trimaran a racing look, and we can trust the builder to offer accommodation worthy of its reputation!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Quorning Boats
Length: 12.10 m
Beam: 4 / 8.40 m
Unladen weight: 5 t
Draft: 0.70 / 2.10 m
Mainsail area: 60 / 78 m²
Genoa area: 33 / 38 m²
Gennaker area: 140 m²
Number of berths: 6-8
Water: 140 l
Diesel: 75 l
Engines: 40 hp / 29 kW
Price: on request
F40 XX
Delta Catamarans has just launched a brand-new boat, the F40-XX, in Italy. This catamaran’s originality – beyond its very neat design – comes from the three versions being offered by the builder. You have the choice between a sporty version, a charter version putting the emphasis on the living areas and volumes aboard, and finally an ‘Excellence’ version, for demanding owners. But the F40-XX’s ‘must’, is of course its single area between the saloon and the cockpit, covered by a coachroof which lets in generous amounts of light.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Delta Catamarans
Length: 11.99 m
Beam: 7.15 m
Unladen weight: 7.8 t
Draft: 1.30 m
Mainsail area: 62 m²
Genoa area: 32.5 m²
Code 0 area: 67.6 m²
Number of cabins: 2, 3 or 4 double cabins
Water: 2 x 400 l
Diesel: 2 x 330 l
Engines: 2 x 29 / 2 x 40 hp
Price: 339,597 euros exc. tax
Price: Euros 339,597 ex-tax
ANDAMAN 49
Catathai specializes in building seaworthy boats which are easy to sail and maintain during a long-term voyage. This is of course also the case for this Andaman 49, designed by Fortabat Yacht Design. Aboard this attractive catamaran, weight centering has been optimized and the sail plan is tall and powerful, to obtain good performance. The aim is to cruise under sail, even in light airs, whilst offering a large load carrying capacity, thanks to carefully studied hull shapes…
The builder is also offering hybrid propulsion (see our ‘Multihulls Match’ in this edition).
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Catathai
Length: 14.90 m
Beam: 8.10 m
Unladen weight: 9 t
Draft: 1.45 m
Mainsail area: 89.5 m²
Genoa area: 70 m²
Gennaker area: 125 m²
Number of cabins: 2, 3 or 4
Water: 700 l
Diesel: 800 l
Engines: 2 x 31 hp
Price: Euros 460,000 ex-tax
AVENTURA 44
Aventura continues the renewal of its range of catamarans, and for 2019 is offering this brand-new boat designed by Lasta Design. The Aventura 44 is the biggest vessel built by the company, which is getting straight into blue-water cruising boats. Aboard, we find once again the saloon/cockpit concept dear to the builder, and generous accommodation, to offer real comfort both under sail and in the anchorage. We thus find a 3 or 4 cabin version, with 2 or 4 heads, to meet the needs of the greatest number of owners. With its longitudinally stepped hulls and sandwich construction, the Aventura 44 offers a lot of volume, while limiting the weight – a guarantee of good performance under sail.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Aventura Catamarans/STGI
Length: 13.20 m
Beam: 7 m
Unladen weight: 9.9 t
Draft: 1.30 m
Mainsail area: 70 m²
Genoa area: 45 m²
Gennaker area: 90 m²
Number of cabins: 3 or 4 doubles
Water: 2 x 300 l
Diesel: 2 x 200 l
Engines: 2 x 40 / 2 x 57 hp
Price: Euros 329,500 ex-tax
MAVERICK 440 HYDRIDE
Welcome aboard the Maverick 440, which, from 2019 onwards will be available in a new hybrid version. We are very familiar with the basis of this boat, which has been developed in a 40 then a 44-foot version. The builder is still offering its catamarans on a fully-custom basis, allowing each owner to personalize his or her boat. The Hybrid version really is ready to leave, and is equipped with two electric motors, two generators, solar panels and a bank of lithium-ion batteries, to be completely independent. The builder is also offering a version with a short rig, for those who want to cruise the American Intracoastal Waterway.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Maverick Yachts
Length: 13.30 m
Beam: 7.45 m
Unladen weight: 12.55 t
Draft: 1 m
Mainsail area: 68 m²
Genoa area: 43 m²
Gennaker area: 140 m²
Number of berths: 6 + 2
Water: 1,000 l
Diesel: 800 l
Engines: 2 x 15 kW + 2 x 18 kW generators
Price: US$ 875,000 ex-tax
OUTREMER 45/4X
In the Outremer family, the 45 is a mythical boat. The first generation 45 was THE long-term cruising boat par excellence at the beginning of the 2000s, delighting numerous voyaging families. The current 45 is a Barreau / Neuman design, much more liveable than its predecessor but retaining the Outremer DNA - daggerboards and reduced weight for performance, while offering genuine comfortable accommodation. The builder is offering the 45 in an even sportier version, with the more generously canvassed, lighter 4X… A catamaran which succeeds in brilliantly combining pleasure at the helm, liveability and comfort when cruising long-term. A success!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Outremer Yachting
Length: 14.62 m
Beam: 7.15 m
Unladen weight: 8.7 t (8.2 t)
Draft: 0.9 / 2.15 m
Mainsail area: 67 m² (69 m²)
Genoa area: 37 m² (55 m²)
Gennaker area: 115 m²
Number of cabins: 3 or 4
Water: 450 l
Diesel: 336 l
Engines: 2 x 30 hp
Price: Euros 559,000 ex-tax for the 45 / euros 715,000 ex-tax for the 4X
LAGOON 40
During our full test of the Lagoon 40 (see Multihulls World no 157) we appreciated the boat’s overall balance. Balance at the helm, with real feel, balance of the platform linked to the special geometry of the aft-positioned rig, and balance of the really efficient sail plan. Easy to handle, pleasant and comfortable, the Lagoon 40 is in addition a fun boat to sail in a good breeze, as we even reached 15 knots during our passage of over 200 miles aboard. A boat which will delight a couple or a family roaming the Atlantic, and looking for a versatile, well-designed boat.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Lagoon
Length: 11.74 m
Beam: 6.76 m
Unladen weight: 10.8 t
Draft: 1.35 m
Mainsail area: 81.3 m²
Jib area: 33.8 m²
Code 0 area: 65.6 m²
Number of cabins: 3 or 4
Water: 2 x 300 l
Diesel: 2 x 200 l
Engines: 2 x 29/45 hp
Price: Euros 272,500 ex-tax
NAUTITECH OPEN 40
Since last year, the Nautitech Open 40 has been offering new interior accommodation, which is particularly successful and pleasant to live in on a daily basis, both at sea and in the anchorage. This catamaran is a real success: seaworthy and fast, it offers impressive volume for a boat of this size, with its all-in-one saloon/cockpit area. During our test of this new version (see Multihulls World no 158) we particularly appreciated the very ergonomic deck plan, allowing easy handling of this boat, suited to families or couples looking for a pleasant, seaworthy, comfortable ocean cruising boat.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Bavaria Catamarans
Length: 11.98 m
Beam: 6.91 m
Unladen weight: 8.5 t
Draft: 1.35 m
Mainsail area: 63 m²
Jib area: 28 m²
Gennaker area: 70 m²
Number of cabins: 3
Water: 2 x 215 l
Diesel: 2 x 215 l
Engines: 2 x 20 hp
Price: Euros 294,195.20 ex-tax
LEOPARD 45
With the Leopard 45, the builder is offering an attractive boat which will satisfy the expectations of both charter customers and demanding owners looking for a boat in which to sail far and for a long time. During our test (see Multihulls World no 156) we appreciated the pertinent hull design, allowing this 45-footer to sail particularly well, and offering a remarkable balance of the platform. And then there is the forward cockpit, accessible from the interior, which has become emblematic of the Leopard range. A ‘must’ at anchor, to enjoy life, and an excellent way of ventilating the boat in the hot tropical sunshine.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Robertson & Caine
Length: 13.72 m
Beam: 7.35 m
Unladen weight: 14.5 t
Draft: 1.55 m
Mainsail area: 73 m²
Genoa area: 50.4 m²
Spinnaker area: 140 m²
Number of cabins: 3 or 4 + port forepeak
Water: 780 l
Diesel: 700 l
Engines: 2 x 45 hp
Price: Euros 429,000 ex-tax
LUCIA 40
The Lucia 40 is a real success, and the number of boats sold shows the concept’s relevance. This boat is very liveable for a 40-footer, its accommodation is modern and the design is particularly successful. The build quality allows it to cross the cruising seasons serenely, and both its size and its specifications open up a very wide program, which could even take you round the world with no problems. Because the Lucia is a genuine ocean cruiser and, when cruising, will surprise its skipper with its ease of handling and its performance. A boat which will sail in the slightest breeze and is capable of maintaining a fast pace.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Fountaine Pajot
Length: 11.73 m
Beam: 6.63 m
Unladen weight: 8.9 t
Draft: 1.20 m
Mainsail area: 58 m²
Genoa area: 37 m2
Number of cabins: 3 or 4
Water: 2 x 265 l
Diesel: 300 l
Engines: 2 x 20 hp
Price: Euros 276,413 ex-tax
ANTARES 44 GS
For a few years now, the Antares has been a safe bet for anyone looking for a private owner’s boat in which to sail round the world. Built in Argentina, the Antares has the special feature of being offered ready to set off, meaning with all the options really necessary for life aboard on a round the world voyage! The GS version, currently being offered at 950,000 US$, is offering a new steering position, well protected by a very large bimini which will be appreciated both in the tropics and during more sporty passages. Because the Antares’ hulls are high-performance, allowing this atypical boat to be both comfortable, and particularly seaworthy.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Antares
Length: 13.60 m
Beam: 6.60 m
Unladen weight: 10.2 t
Draft: 1.20 m
Mainsail area: 56 m²
Genoa area: 44 m²
Screecher area: 68 m²
Number of cabins: 3
Water: 568 l
Diesel: 455 l
Engines: 2 x 40 hp
Price: US$ 950,000 ex-tax
SEAWIND 1260
In Seawind’s range, the 1260 is the boat which is clearly oriented towards blue-water cruising. Aboard, you will have the choice between different accommodation arrangements, including one with the galley ‘down’, or more classically, ‘up’ in the saloon. In addition, the catamaran can be equipped with three or four double cabins, depending on its owner’s choice. The Seawind’s other distinctive feature is the famous door separating the saloon and the cockpit – a system we already find on the builder’s 1160 – which disappears into the top of the coachroof, and thus frees up a gigantic living area at anchor, or under way in fine weather.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Seawind Catamarans
Length: 12.45 m
Beam: 6.80 m
Unladen weight: 8.2 t
Draft: 1.16 m
Mainsail area: 66 m²
Jib area: 24 m²
Gennaker area: 66 m²
Number of cabins: 3 or 4
Water: 700 l
Diesel: 480 l
Engines: 2 x 56 hp
Price: US$ 410,000 ex-tax
DAZCAT 1295
Darren Newton, the designer of the Dazcats, likes to validate his choices after a launch, by racing his boats – even those, like this Dazcat 1295, which are oriented towards ocean cruising. Because the Dazcat 1295 is capable of cruising far and for a long time with a shorthanded crew, but also of being the fastest boat in a race around the cans! It must be said that both designer and builder have worked hard to optimize the weight centering, which can be felt immediately under sail. As for all the boats in the Dazcat range, each owner can have the boat of his or her dreams built according to their program.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Multimarine Manufacturing Ltd
Length: 12.95 m
Beam: 6.6 m
Unladen weight: 5 t
Draft: 0.80 / 2.30 m
Mainsail area: 62 m²
Genoa area: 33 m²
Gennaker area: 100 m²
Number of cabins: 2 to 4
Water: 500 l
Diesel: 120 l
Engines: 2 x 21 hp
Price: £ 470,000 ex-tax
SAONA 47
Between the New 45 which we will discover in 2019 and the excellent Saba 50, Fountaine Pajot has succeeded in the master stroke of positioning a 47-foot boat which has an enormous number of selling points to put forward. The version we tested, with a carbon mast, Dyneema rigging and membrane sails is particularly attractive. But even without these options which give the catamaran a boost - especially in light to moderate conditions - the Saona shows really attractive potential and above all, a platform with undeniable qualities for ocean cruising. And its interior is a call to live aboard, whilst the ergonomics of the steering position are really successful…
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Fountaine Pajot
Length: 13.94 m
Beam: 7.70 m
Unladen weight: 14.7 t
Draft: 1.30 m
Mainsail area: 75 m²
Genoa area: 52 m²
Number of cabins: 3 or 4
Water: 700 l
Diesel: 2 x 470 l
Engines: 2 x 50/60 hp
Price: Euros 509,244 ex-tax
LAGOON 42
The new generation Lagoons have shown all their potential, their genuine nautical qualities, and the cruising pleasure they provide. With the Lagoon 42, you will in addition find top level ergonomics (notably at the very successful helm station) and clearly increased performance compared to previous generations. Tests under spinnaker in a good breeze (25 knots, full main and asymmetric spinnaker) showed a surprising ability to slip through the water, with steady speeds of over 16 knots! Remarkable for such a comfortable 42-footer… A real boat which is aimed both at families and couples looking for a boat which is as pleasant to live aboard as it is to sail…
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Lagoon
Length: 12.80 m
Beam: 7.70 m
Unladen weight: 12.1 t
Draft: 1.25 m
Mainsail area: 59 m²
Self-tacking jib area: 35 m²
Code 0 area: 78 m²
Number of cabins: 3 or 4
Water: 300 l
Diesel: 300 l
Engines: 2 x 45 hp
Price: Euros 327,000 ex-tax
2019 PROJECTS
OVNI CAT 48
Ovni monohulls have the reputation of being able to take their owners off the beaten tracks in complete safety, thanks to their aluminum hull. Reassured by this observation, and the fact that more and more long-term cruisers want to set off in a catamaran, the builder decided to launch a 48-foot catamaran, designed by the architects Mortain & Mavrikios. With the hulls in aluminum, but the deck and coachroof in composites, the builder has kept the weight to a reasonable level, to offer good performance under sail, a guarantee of safety when cruising. Again for safety, the company has done a lot of work on the deck plan, so that the cat will be easy to handle singlehanded.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Alubat
Length: 14.88 m
Beam: 7.75 m
Unladen weight: 13.5 t
Draft: 1.35 m
Mainsail area: 84 m²
Genoa area: 52 m²
Number of cabins: 4
Water: N/A
Diesel: N/A
Engines: 2 x 40 hp
Price: Euros 795,000 ex-tax
ALLURES C47.9
Allures Yachting, specialist in aluminum ocean cruising monohulls, has decided to launch into multihulls, again for ocean cruising, and of course in aluminum.
The idea is finally quite simple – to use the excellent hulls of the Outremer 45 (both builders belong to the Grand Large Yachting group), developing them sufficiently to allow construction in aluminum, and extending them to 48 feet, while retaining the catamaran’s excellent performance. The deck will be in composites for lightness, insulation and easy maintenance. The builder is advertising a ready-to-sail boat weighing 12 tonnes, with nicely profiled stub keels, a guarantee of good performance, and above all allowing beaching…
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Allures Yachting
Length: 14.60 m
Beam: 7.35 m
Unladen weight: 12 t
Draft: NC
Mainsail area: 68 m²
Jib area: 55 m²
Gennaker area: 115 m²
Number of cabins: 3 or 4
Water: 450 l
Diesel: 336 l
Engines: 2 x 40 hp
Price: Euros 680,000 ex-tax
NEEL 45 EVOLUTION
The Neel 45 is an atypical boat, as it is one of the only trimarans (along with the Neel 47 and 51!) to offer a real alternative to catamarans for long-term cruising. It must be said that the Neel 45 offers an impressive liveable volume, lateral cabins with an unobstructed view of the sea, pleasure under sail and a passage through the water that only a trimaran can offer. A genuine fast, comfortable long-term cruising boat, equipped with an impressive amount of stowage space!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Neel Trimarans
Length: 13.50 m
Beam: 8.50 m
Unladen weight: 8 t
Draft: 1.20 m
Mainsail area: 60 m²
Genoa area: 46 m²
Number of cabins: 3 doubles or 3 doubles and 2 singles
Engine: 55 hp
Price: Euros 439,350 ex-tax
BALI 4.1
With the 40-footer, the Bali range is now particularly consistent. Just like its big sisters, the 4.3, 4.5 and the new 5.4, the Bali 4.1 offers an open space between the cockpit and the saloon. A glazed door which folds away on electric rams allows the boat to go from the Cozy mode (closed) to the Lounge mode (open to the anchorage)... Once again on the 4.1 we find the forward cockpit – there is no trampoline on the Balis – and the very nice glazed doors which disappear totally to offer optimum ventilation.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Builder: Catana
Length: 12.12 m
Beam: 6.72 m
Unladen weight: 8.9 t
Draft: 1.12 m
Mainsail area: 50 m²
Genoa area: 56 m²
Number of cabins: 3 or 4
Water: 800 l
Diesel: 400 l
Engines: 2 x 40 hp
Price: Euros 304,800 ex-tax
BALI 4.3
When it came out, the builder called the Bali 4.3 ‘Loft’. It must be said that with this boat, the classic idea of a cruising catamaran has been completely re-designed: completely rigid forward cockpit, interior volume all in one block between the saloon and the cockpit, which can be closed with an ingenious door which disappears into the top of the coachroof, completely redesigned ventilation… The Bali 4.3 reconsiders the way of cruising and…it works!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Catana
Length: 13.20 m
Beam: 7.12 m
Unladen weight: 11.3 t
Draft: 1.20 m
Mainsail area: 52 m²
Self-tacking jib area: 37.5 m2
Engines: 2 x 40 hp or 2 x 50 hp
Price: Euros 372,840 ex-tax
RAPIER 400
Under sail, the Broadblue Rapier 400 shows good potential and performance worthy of its looks. But it’s when considering life aboard, that the 400 is surprising, with the combined nacelle/cockpit concept taken to the extreme. But it works, both under sail and in the anchorage, and living aboard is particularly pleasant. Note that the boat can be personalized, according to the numerous options, depending on whether your program focusses on cruising or performance.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Broadblue Catamarans
Length: 11.99 m
Beam: 6.70 m
Unladen weight: 5 t
Draft: 1.10 m
Mainsail area: 58 m²
Self-tacking jib area: 28 m²
Engines: 2 x 20/30 hp
Price: Euros 209,950 ex-tax
BALANCE 451
The Balance 451 is a genuine private owner’s boat, oriented towards blue-water cruising. The builder is offering several accommodation versions to meet all needs, ranging from 2 to 4 double cabins, with 2 to 4 heads., Designed by a sailor (Phil Berman) for sailors, we find numerous clever features aboard for easy singlehanded cruising in all conditions, but also – for example – daggerboards which retract into a stub keel to make beaching easier!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Balance Catamarans
Length: 13.605 m
Beam: 7.11 m
Unladen weight: 8.3 t
Draft: 0.8 / 2.10 m
Mainsail area: 72.46 m²
Self-tacking jib area: 24.22 m²
Screecher area: 66.10 m²
Number of cabins: 2, 3 or 4 double cabins
Engines: 2 x 29 - 2 x 40 hp
Price: US$ 470,000 ex-tax
O YACHTS CLASS 4
During our test of the O Yachts Class 4 (see Multihulls World no 138) we were won over by the rigorous construction and the pleasure under sail this Latvian-built catamaran offers. The Class 4 opens the doors to blue-water cruising with a boat capable of 300-mile days in remarkable comfort at sea. The builder is offering a 100% carbon structure to optimize weight.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: O Yachts
Length: 14 m
Beam: 7.60 m
Unladen weight: 7.5 t
Mainsail area: 85 m²
Genoa area: 74 m²
Engines: 2 x 29 hp
Price: Euros 498,000 ex-tax
BALI 4.5
The first of the Balis caused a sensation when it came out, notably with its completely rigid forward cockpit… On our test (see Multihulls World no 139) we were lucky enough to have heavy weather conditions (force 6 – 7 and rough sea) and were thus able to completely validate the concept under sail!Another strong point of the Bali 4.5 is its well thought-out ergonomics, which make it a boat suitable for life aboard, as a couple or a family, or even a crowd! A surprising boat which deserves a test!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Catana
Length: 13.60 m
Beam: 7.42 m
Unladen weight: 11.6 t
Draft: 1.22 m
Mainsail area: 72 m²
Self-tacking jib area: 39 m²
Engines: 2 x 40/60 hp
Price: Euros 408,500 ex-tax
LEOPARD 40
With the Leopard 40 you will find again the now traditional forward cockpit, the distinctive sign of the new generation of South African catamarans. An undeniable ‘plus’, however you mustn't forget that the 40 is an attractive catamaran to live aboard, as well as being lively at the helm and very easy to sail. A boat really cut out for adventure and voyages, with excellent sailing qualities and living comfort aboard very suitable for families.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Leopard Catamarans
Length: 12 m
Beam: 6.72 m
Unladen weight: 9.3 t
Draft: 1.25 m
Mainsail area: 56.40 m²
Genoa area: 39.5 m²
Engines: 2 x 29 hp
Price: Euros 305,000 ex-tax
TS42
Do you like fast cruising? Well you should like the TS42 from Marsaudon Composites. Its compact size, and the ease of handling and maintenance are real advantages for this exceptionally entertaining and rigorous machine, whose performance and results seem to belong to a bigger boat. A boat in which to go far, an example of which is taking part in the Route du Rhum…
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Marsaudon Composites
Length: 12.98 m
Beam: 7.42 m
Unladen weight: 5.8 t
Draft: 1.60 m
Mainsail area: 56 m²
Jib area: 34.4 m²
Engines: 2 x 30 hp
Price: Euros 363,000 ex-tax
SWISS 48
The Swiss 48 is an ocean cruising catamaran exclusively designed and built on request for demanding owners. Its 'plusses' are that it is both reassuring and fun; a large part of the pleasure experienced aboard comes from the care taken with the deck plan (quality of control lines, winch sizes, readability, efficiency) which allows the superb fractional rig supported by an excellent mast and appropriate boom to be easily handled!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: SwissCat Yachts
Length: 15 m
Beam: 7.56 m
Unladen weight: 11 t
Draft: 1.10 / 2.90 m
Mainsail area: 71.5 m²
Genoa area: 52 m²
Gennaker area: 127 m²
Engines: 2 x 45 hp
Price: Euros 1,000,000 ex-tax
OPEN C TRI 42
The Open C Tri is a 42-foot trimaran which Multihulls World readers know well, as the prototype for the series is none other than Yobalema, the trimaran which notably serves as a base for the ‘Voiles sans Frontieres’ association. In this version, the builder has redesigned the central hull and refreshed the overall design. Result: a fast long-term cruising boat which is pleasant to live aboard!
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Open C Yachts
Length: 12.68 m
Beam: 8.56 m
Unladen weight: 4.9 t
Draft: 0.70 / 2.40 m
Mainsail area: 57 m²
Genoa area: 27 m²
Gennaker area: 81 m²
Engines: 2 x 29 hp
Price: Euros 375,000 ex-tax
LIGHTWAVE 45G
The Australian builder, Lightwave, is offering its 45-footer in several accommodation versions, with from two to four double cabins and from one to four heads and even the possibility of having the owner's cabin in the saloon... Enough to allow everyone to find the right combination. This catamaran was designed for comfortable ocean cruising without neglecting performance at all.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Builder: Lightwave
Length: 13.70 m
Beam: 7.30 m
Unladen weight: 9.5 t
Draft: 1.20 m
Mainsail area: 73 m²
Self-tacking jib area: 27 m²
Engines: 2 x 75 hp
Price: AUS$ 843,275 ex-tax
